OBITUARIES: 08-20-14

Tuesday

Aug 19, 2014 at 10:00 PMAug 19, 2014 at 10:04 PM

George Charves, age 70, of Somerset, died Sunday, August 17, 2014 in the Good Samaritan Medical Center. He was the husband of Geraldine M. (Pires) Charves to whom he has been married for the past 51 years.

Born in Fall River, a son of the late Louis and Eileen (Costa) Charves, he had been a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Charves was a truck driver for United Van Lines for 48 years before retiring in 2008.

In addition to his wife he is survived by four daughters: Christine Corey, Lisa Charves, and Sarah Harper and her husband Floyd all of Somerset, Georgi Charves of Westport, four brothers: Louis Charves of Somerset, Lawrence Charves of Van Buren, AR, Ronald Charves of Fall River, Joseph Charves of Fall River, four sisters: Delores Carpenter of Dighton, MA, Eileen Carpenter of Swansea, Patricia Nannery of Marlborough, MA, Theresa Sawyer of Townsend, MA , fifteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

His Funeral will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 10 AM in St. Patrick’s Church, 306 South St., Somerset. Relatives and friends invited. Contributions in his honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA 02472. Burial private. Arrangements are in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan, Somerset. For tributes or directions: www.waring-sullivan.com.

Beryl E. (Richardson) Ford, 93, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at the Kimwell Skilled Care and Rehab Center in Fall River. She was the wife of seventy-four years to Clifford A. Ford.

Beryl was born in Cuyahoga, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Enid (McConnell) Richardson. She spent most of her life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mrs. Ford worked for a few years at Moore Business Forms in Assonet and as a teacher at the Christian Day School in Fall River. Beryl enjoyed cooking, baking, and crocheting. She cherished the time she spent with her family and friends.

Survivors are a daughter: Laurie Britto of Lisbon Falls, ME; two sons: Robert Ford and his wife Jackie of Green Valley, AZ: Brookline Fire Chief: Paul D. Ford and his wife Tracy of Swansea, MA; five grandchildren: Kris, D.J., Danyelle, Nicholas and AAron; a great grandchild: Cameron; along with several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Beryl “Bunny” Ferreira and sister of the late Millwood Elkington, Ruth Eddleston and John Richardson.

All Services for Mr. Ford are Private at the request of the family. To light a candle, sign guest book, go to www.hathawayfunerals.com or call 508 673-0781. Memorial donations in her memory can be made to Memorials and Tributes National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater New England Chapter, P.O. Box 845945, Boston, MA 02284. All arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the HATHAWAY HOME for FUNERALS, 1813 Robeson Street, Fall River, MA 02720.

Brett A. Sunderland, 49, of Westport, formerly of Dartmouth, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at home. He was the son of Wayne A. Sunderland and his companion Nancy Z. Cook of Westport and Janet K. (Wallace) Paiva and her husband George of Dartmouth. He is also survived by his sister Tracy A. Sunderland of Mattapoisett; his former wife Lucila Duarte; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Born in New Bedford, he had resided in both Dartmouth and Westport for most of his life. Brett attended New Bedford Vocational Technical High School, studying Marine Industries and served his country in the United States Navy. He was an Able Bodied Seaman of the Merchant Marines, serving on various vessels and was recognized for his courageous actions during a rescue at sea. He also helped in the Haitian Earthquake Humanitarian Relief Effort on an amphibious ship.

Private arrangements are under the direction of the POTTER FUNERAL HOME, Westport. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralservice.com.

Michael A. Zwolinski of Somerset, MA passed away on August 17, 2014. He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Wanda (Piszcz), and his four children, including Susan Perkins (Greg) of E. Greenwich, RI, Michael (Cathy) of Westford, MA, Steven (Kathleen) of Woodstock, GA, and Kristine Ginsberg (Bruce) of Westwood, MA, as well as twelve grandchildren. He also leaves behind two sisters, Helen Biszko of Tiverton, RI, and Irene Hrycin of Fall River, and was predeceased by his sister Frances West.

He was a communicant of St. Stanislaus Church and a recipient of the Marion Medal for service. He was very active in the church’s Polish community, President of the church’s Polish dance group, and participated frequently in the Polish kitchen.

A veteran of the U.S Army, he served as an Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, DC. Michael retired from General Electric after a 35 year career as a Finance Manager and Business Analyst.

Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Thursday at 9 AM from the BOYKO MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 709 Broadway, Fall River, MA., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Stanislaus Church on Rockland Street in Fall River at 11AM. Burial will be at Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River, MA. Calling hours will be Thursday 9-10:30 AM.

Donations may be made to the St. Stanislaus School Endowment Fund, 37 Rockland Street, Fall River, MA 02724 www.boykomemorial.com.